Observation: Photinus

Observation: Photinus

Primary Observer:

Meagan

Event Date:

2023-06-24

Status:

Unverified

Survey

Site Name:

 

Province/State:

North Carolina

Event Date:

2023-06-24

Time of Day:

Night-Time

Start Time:

21:00

End Time:

22:00

Number of Observers:

7

Primary Observer:

Meagan

Additional Observers:

 

Target Species Genus:

 

Target Species Species:

 

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Woodland/Forest - Trees dominant, and in the over-story

Habitat Type Notes:

 

Elevation (meters):

211

Area Searched (hectares):

 

Artificial Light Sources

Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: Yes

Artificial Light Types

Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): Yes
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No

Artificial Light Notes:

 

Observation

Observation Type:

Flashing

Number Observed:

2-10

Genus:

Photinus

Species:

unknown

Observation Notes:

 

Specimen Voucher Number:

Flash Behavior

First Flash Time:

21:00

Last Flash Time:

22:02

First Flash Temp (F):

N/a

Last Flash Temp (F):

N/a

Flashes in Pattern:

2

Flash Color:

Yellow

Flash Pattern Period:

N/a

Flash Duration:

N/a

Flash Interval:

N/a

Male Height Zone:

Low (0-3 ft)

Flash Location:

Trees and overgrown grass near a house in the suburbs

Male Flash Behavior:

 

Female Flash Behavior:

 

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